The Politics of Timor-Leste

Book Overview

The Politics of Timor-Leste explores the critical issues facing the Asia-Pacific's youngest nation as it seeks to consolidate a democracy following years of international intervention. The authors study the challenges that have burdened the state since it broke from Indonesia amid the violence of 1999 and formally achieved full independence in 2002. They assess the notable accomplishments of Timor-Leste's leaders and citizens,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877277591
• ISBN13: 9780877277590
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Southeast Asia Program Publications
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher